My Triton is the first boat that I've owned with a hotfoot. At first I didn't like it. Since I'm a slow learner, it took me three times out with the boat to get used to it, by that I mean docking the boat. On the water running around its a breeze. Now I wouldn't want it any other way. I think its easier to dock with it now that I figured it out. It is definitely a safety device. The only complaint I have at all is that on long long runs, my leg gets tired.